A Special Presentation: “Adventures in Tourism in 19th-century Luxor”
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Watch Dr. Lanny Bell’s (Visiting Scholar in Egyptology, Brown University Professor) presentation entitled “Adventures in Tourism in 19th-century Luxor,” For information about travel opportunities to Egypt, read below for details on traveling with Lanny and THIRTEEN.
Antiquities of Egypt
February 25 - March 8, 2010
Join your fellow Patron members on a very memorable trip to Egypt. Enjoy the awe-inspiring Great Pyramid complex at Giza, the vast temples in Luxor, and the riches of Cairo’s museums. This exceptional winter journey also features a four-night Nile River cruise aboard the M.S. Sonesta Nile Goddess, a deluxe vessel offering all modern amenities, continental cuisine and a small swimming pool. Egyptologist Lanny Bell, a leader in the documentation of Egypt’s ancient monuments, will further enrich our program with his lectures and insights.
For further information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad at 212.514.8921, or email trips@arrangementsabroad.com.
Dutch and Flemish Landscapes
April 8 - 18, 2010
Following two nights in The Hague, embark on the elegant new Amadolce for a one-week river cruise with Anna Pavord, author of The Tulip. Visits ashore include Rotterdam, with its contemporary architecture; Ghent, where the Van Eyck brothers’ Ghent Altarpiece is a highlight; and medieval Bruges, laced with canals and gardens.
For further information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad at 212.514.8921, or email trips@arrangementsabroad.com.
Past Patron Travel Opportunities
In the Realm of the Winged Lion
In October, Patrons set sail aboard the Sea Cloud II from Venice for an enchanting voyage across the Adriatic Sea. On this luxurious and majestic ship, they traveled along the picturesque coasts of Italy and Croatia to visit sites that were at the heart of the Greco-Roman, Byzantine and Renaissance worlds.
They explored the stunning landscapes and historic towns in excellent company. Olivier Bernier, the acclaimed art historian and author, was on board as a fellow traveler.
Waterways of the Tsars
This June we departed for a very special summer voyage aboard the M.S. Volga Dream. As we navigated the gentle Russian waterways, the countryside revealed a fascinating land of peaceful villages and domed monasteries. Moscow and St. Petersburg delighted us with their splendid palaces, extraordinary museum collections and architectural treasures.
Our trip began in Moscow, where highlights included the golden cupolas of the Kremlin cathedrals and the tsarist treasures on a visit to the Armory Museum. We then embarked the M.S. Volga Dream and cruised to medieval Uglich, the Golden Ring city of Yaroslavl, the village of Goritsy, the small island of Kizhy and the town of Mandrogi. Our voyage concludee with three days in St. Petersburg, with its fabulous Hermitage Museum and St. Isaacs Cathedral.
We were delighted to have Simon Marks, Special Correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, accompany the group, offering unique insights into Russia’s history and political culture.